Chana Masala

Ingredients

• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1 large onion
• •2 cloves garlic
• •2 cans chickpeas
• •1 teaspoon garam masala
• •½ teaspoon turmeric
• •2 teaspoons ginger
• •2 large tomatoes
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice
• •¼ cup cilantro
• •1 pinch salt
• •2 cups rice
• •2 cups quinoa
• •2 cups couscous
• •optional

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   1. Heat the oil in a wide skillet. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until the onion is golden.

   8 min

2. 2.

   2. Add the chickpeas, garam masala, turmeric, ginger, tomatoes, lemon juice, and about 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. This should be moist and stewlike, but not soupy; add a little more water, if needed.

   10 min

3. 3.

   3. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt. Serve on its own in shallow bowls or over a hot cooked grain, if desired.

   2 min